Shabu Village in Brookline is now kaput-u.

Tammy reviews Oishii in the South End:

... EVERYTHING is delicious. EVERYTHING is exotic. EVERYTHING is mouth-watering. And, EVERYTHING is ridiculously expensive! ...

Dotster Larry Davidson explains why JP Seafood is worth the drive, "especially if you're tired of the six good restaurants in Dorchester."

Bugs, mice plague Fugakyu, Zaftig's.

Eeka eats a blimp.

Marc salivates at the thought of another burger at Zon's in Jamaica Plain, and says it's a shame that Grotto on Beacon Hill is so hidden.

Lynne is disappointed with the service at EVOO in Somerville, but says the New American food, when it finally comes, is good.

The Missus reports that the food at Pops Restaurant on Tremont Street in the South End is OK, but uninspired - it's like eating in any other South End restaurant:

... It's a great date place though. Similar to Tremont 647. ...

Dan Housman reports that Gari, a new Japanese "fusion" place on Harvard Street in Brookline, is decent enough, but it's really just another Japanese restaurant:

... I just wish they would do something crazy like put jalapeno peppers and plum sauce onto the sushi somewhere in the menu and highlight some wicked saki drinks. ...

Suzie writes the nachos at Sunset Bar and Grill in Allston are amazing.

Third Decade is on a quest for the perfect brunch. The Ashmont Grill in Dorchester is not one of his finalists.

Eat and Destroy says if you want delicious greasy food and cheap beer, Costello's in Jamaica Plain is for you.

Minty Choco Chip raves about Ten Tables in Jamaica Plain - although the waiters should maybe pay more attention to the diners than to the no doubt fascinating discussion with the guys in the kitchen.

Boston Chomps recommends Muqueca in Inman Square for Brazilian seafood stew:

... My favorite however, was the cod capixaba. It's made from salt cod, and stewed in coconut milk. The stew also includes plantains, olives, and boiled eggs. A strange combination but DELICIOUS. It tasted even better after adding the hot sauce served at every table. ...

Not up for Brazilian seafood? What about Brazilian meat meat meat. Bill Ives savors the Cafe Belo in Somerville, one of a whole chain of Brazilian meat joints.

Of course, local eaters are supping on more than just Brazilian fare:

From Cambridge to Framingham, from sashimi to Ethiopian food, local bloggers have been eating up a storm:

Boston Chomps: Blue Fin in Porter Exchange is one of our favorite haunts for cheap sushi.

The Missus loves Douzo on Dartmouth Street:

... The sushi was very tasty, the wine was excellent and the atmosphere wasn't pretentious. It was comfortable and not too pricey. We will most likely go back a few times a month, as we liked it that much. ...